All I Want for Christmas is...A WDW Vacation!! UPDATE pg 35 - Leaving today!!

[jewels1916]

I'm glad your SIL and baby are both fine! That can be so scary! I love both of those swimsuits! I think I like the giraffe one the best, and it is definitely perfect for AKL!

So, I took your advice and went and saw Up! this weekend! My sis and I went to see it in 3D. It was soooo great! I liked Dug. He was my favorite. "Squirrel!"

 

[DWGal210]

Hi everyone!

Just a quick update this morning - STILL NO PLANE TICKETS!!! But in positive news, they have released tickets for the 24th and there are some $81 one way flights so I am crossing my fingers like crazy for those!! I would LOVE a ticket less than $500, which is what we are seeing on other airlines in other cities.

See ya later!

 

[disneygal922]

Hi! I just found your PTR and caught myself up! I love the journals. I might have to borrow that idea. I'm quite crafty myself and love hobby lobby! Glad to hear your SIL and baby are both doing alright. Is that your bro in the Cubs shirt? Go Cubbies! I like the both the swimsuits you posted but the 2nd better. And if it's on sale, you can use your savings in WDW! Can't wait to read more of your plans. Oh, and I really want to do the KTTK tour on our Disneymoon, it looks really fun!

 

[DWGal210]

Hi! I just found your PTR and caught myself up! I love the journals. I might have to borrow that idea. I'm quite crafty myself and love hobby lobby! Glad to hear your SIL and baby are both doing alright. Is that your bro in the Cubs shirt? Go Cubbies! I like the both the swimsuits you posted but the 2nd better. And if it's on sale, you can use your savings in WDW! Can't wait to read more of your plans. Oh, and I really want to do the KTTK tour on our Disneymoon, it looks really fun!

Hi Disneygal! Welcome to my humble PTR! Yes, please do borrow the journal idea - I love it and it really saves my nerves. I happen to have a very common first and last name and I just now that someday I'll need those confirmation numbers to make sure someone else doesn't get my reservation!!

Yes, that is my brother in the Cubs shirt - Go Cubbies! Yes, I would agree with you...I do like the 2nd one better. I was leaning towards getting both, because I like have 2 suits on vacation. But we'll see.

I'll have to read about your upcoming nuptials. Good luck with everything! I'll be back this weekend to make more updates.

Take care!

 

[DWGal210]

Hello again everyone!

Well, this is shaping up to be another full weekend for me. My neighbors are getting married today, and I'm watching their puppy until Sunday afternoon. He's darling and Riley's friend, so they are going to have a great time together! I also have the wedding this afternoon and reception, then volunteering at church tomorrow morning and a soccer game in the afternoon! Phew! Tires me out just typing it!

However, I am going to start making my trip journal this weekend. We are starting to iron out some details and I want a spot for all my notes. I was thinking I would make 2 - one for the notes, planning, etc and the second for the actual set-in-stone information. We'll see how ambitious I am.

Last weekend I cleaned out my craft closet and I have a Before and After picture. It was already semi-organized but I still had lots of room for improvement. Here they are:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

So now I feel better that's done.

Well, I'm off to play with some puppies and go get an oil change! Fun times!

 

[annnewjerz]

Hi! Just wanted to pop in to let you know that I just got caught up on the rest of your PTR (I had commented on the first page) and everything so far looks great.

The bathing suits from Land's End are FANTASTIC. I like one pieces and I have a problem buying them in store because I am considered a "long torso" so Land's End is where I always get mine. Both of the ones you posted look so perfect for AKL with the animal print and the brown/white coloring. Definitely good picks.

I was also reading about your thought that you'll be doing a long weekend in June to hold you over until your December trip. TOO FUNNY. We are doing the same thing. I suggested to DH that maybe we go down for 1-2 days in October for MNSSHP and it just so happened that there was a party on our anniversary, so now we're making a completely crazy drive down to FL from NJ just to attend MNSSHP. Oh boy, the things Disney will make us do!!

Lastly, I'm glad to see you are doing the KTTK tour. We're doing that too! I wanted to do at least one tour and I decided to give it to my DM for Mother's Day, so we're going to do that. The 90 day reservations thing stinks, I totally agree. I was looking forward to having something other than Cirque du Soleil tickets to book 6 months out and now that plan is scrapped. Oh well, more to keep me busy for the last 3 months before our trip I guess.

Anywho, sorry to write a novel in your TR, but I had 4 pages to catch up on after all. I've decided to stop lurking on so many PTRs and just start commenting. I think PTRs are a two way street. I can't lurk on everyone else's and then be disappointed when I have 1,100 views on mine and only like 55 comments, right?!

So---in an effort to make sure I keep up to date with those of you who are planning trips around the time I'm going. I'm subbing. I hope you can check mine out---I just posted a bunch of pictures to bribe readers here.

And my MNSSHP PTR is here if you need to do any light reading.

 

[DWGal210]

Hi! Just wanted to pop in to let you know that I just got caught up on the rest of your PTR (I had commented on the first page) and everything so far looks great.

The bathing suits from Land's End are FANTASTIC. I like one pieces and I have a problem buying them in store because I am considered a "long torso" so Land's End is where I always get mine. Both of the ones you posted look so perfect for AKL with the animal print and the brown/white coloring. Definitely good picks.

I was also reading about your thought that you'll be doing a long weekend in June to hold you over until your December trip. TOO FUNNY. We are doing the same thing. I suggested to DH that maybe we go down for 1-2 days in October for MNSSHP and it just so happened that there was a party on our anniversary, so now we're making a completely crazy drive down to FL from NJ just to attend MNSSHP. Oh boy, the things Disney will make us do!!

Lastly, I'm glad to see you are doing the KTTK tour. We're doing that too! I wanted to do at least one tour and I decided to give it to my DM for Mother's Day, so we're going to do that. The 90 day reservations thing stinks, I totally agree. I was looking forward to having something other than Cirque du Soleil tickets to book 6 months out and now that plan is scrapped. Oh well, more to keep me busy for the last 3 months before our trip I guess.

Anywho, sorry to write a novel in your TR, but I had 4 pages to catch up on after all. I've decided to stop lurking on so many PTRs and just start commenting. I think PTRs are a two way street. I can't lurk on everyone else's and then be disappointed when I have 1,100 views on mine and only like 55 comments, right?!

So---in an effort to make sure I keep up to date with those of you who are planning trips around the time I'm going. I'm subbing. I hope you can check mine out---I just posted a bunch of pictures to bribe readers here.

And my MNSSHP PTR is here if you need to do any light reading.

Hey there! I'll definately pop over this weekend to your TR and catch up! Just got back from a wedding so I'm a little pooped but I have all day tomorrow, so TR, here I come!!

I am thinking more and more that I'll get both suits; I just figure that on vacation, it's nice to have 2, rather than struggle to get into a damp suit (why is that so hard, by the way?).

You know, so funny you should mention the June trip....I think I am going to postpone that one. I thought I was getting a slight raise at work that would have allowed me to go, but alas, that didn't happen. Oh well. But I am super excited for you that you are going to MNSSHP!! I would LOVE to go to the Christmas Party but since we don't get there until the 26th, I think they'll all be over by then. But I'm way excited to hear about your trip!! And you don't have to talk to me about Disney doing weird things to our minds..... My aunt really wants to go on a 3 day cruise for their anniversary this fall and then book their next family trip on board so they get a good deal. Her husband is on the fence so we joked that I could go on her anniversary trip with her! The things we'll do for that mouse....

Anyhoo, I promise I will update myself on your TR and then post my own 2 cents. And please, novel away....my goal is to get to 10 pages here before the end of summer!

Take care!

 

[annnewjerz]

rather than struggle to get into a damp suit (why is that so hard, by the way?).

It's one of life's greatest mysteries I completely agree though. When we went to Mexico last year, I brought 3 bathing suits and only ended up wearing 1 most times. Even after a whole night of drying---the air was so humid that they stayed damp. Had to have DH give me a little heave-ho when I wanted to put it on.

My aunt really wants to go on a 3 day cruise for their anniversary this fall and then book their next family trip on board so they get a good deal. Her husband is on the fence so we joked that I could go on her anniversary trip with her! The things we'll do for that mouse....

Nothing is worse than on the fence when it comes to vacation. Obviously, we are alike in the fact that we like to plan---so having to wait for someone to give you the final okay is like torture. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get to spend your aunt's anniversary with her

Anyhoo, I promise I will update myself on your TR and then post my own 2 cents. And please, novel away....my goal is to get to 10 pages here before the end of summer!

No pressure to swing by mine. I'm living like they do in the movie "Field of Dreams"---"if you build it, he will come." I'm guessing that if I keep talking to myself long enough on my own TR, sooner or later someone is bound to chime in and say something back, right??

I'll be up to 10 pages in no time, but about 9.5 will be comments all from me.

 

[DWGal210]

Just let me get in a quick WOO HOO cause now we are under 200 days!! SWEET!

Okay, back to regularly scheduled programming.

Sorry I have been MIA this week; been a busy one! First off, I had my first practice Tuesday night with one of the worship bands at my church. I got up the courage to get rid of my nervousness and try out for the worship team and this Sunday is my first one! So wish me luck! We're doing great music and the other musicians are AMAZING so I hope I can keep up! I sang almost solid from 8th grade - sophomore year of college and then got burnt out. So now, 8 years later, I am getting back on the horse! Wish me luck!

And in Disney news....yeah, still no plane tickets. I know, broken record.....I mean, come on!! We're almost 6 months out people and SOME of us want those seats!! (Can anyone else tell that I am just a tad OCD? )

Well, I'm off to watch the first competition round of "So You Think You Can Dance" - I love those shows!! Not so much b/c they are reality shows, but I truly marvel at what those people can do with their bodies - I count it good if I can sway back and forth a wedding dance and not draw too much attention to myself!

See ya!

 

[Flossbolna]

Just came over to your PTR because I really liked your comment on lurkyloo's PTR about your Escape wedding which you have planned, but for which you are only missing the groom

Getting to spend NYE at WDW sounds really exciting!

We did the Keys to the Kingdom Tour in 2008 and absolutely loved it! I am thinking about a trip with my sister in January 2010 and am considering to take her - I really would not mind doing the tour a second time!

 

[DWGal210]

Well, friends, here we are at 197 days out (not that I am counting, or anything...why would you think that?! )

I am going to take some time this weekend, sit on my deck with a nice lemonade and peruse the Unofficial Guide for some new places to eat this trip. In true OCD fashion, I already have my notebook, page markers and highlighters ready to roll . I am determind that we will eat at at least 1 new place this time. We are creatures of habit and so I hope to be adventerous and eat some new food!

I'm sure I'll do more updates this weekend, so see everyone later!

 

[DWGal210]

Just came over to your PTR because I really liked your comment on lurkyloo's PTR about your Escape wedding which you have planned, but for which you are only missing the groom

Getting to spend NYE at WDW sounds really exciting!

We did the Keys to the Kingdom Tour in 2008 and absolutely loved it! I am thinking about a trip with my sister in January 2010 and am considering to take her - I really would not mind doing the tour a second time!

Thank you so much! Welcome! Yes, I devored Carrie's Passporter and got lots of great info. I have always envisioned a smaller wedding anyway, and that Escape thing sounds perfect! Now if you or anyone else has a potential groom, send him my way!

I'm so glad to hear you liked the tour! I'm very excited about this. I love the "behind the scenes" kind of information and I know we're going to really like doing that one.

I hope you and your sister can take that trip...we'll be with other people but we love our trips together, it's been fun bonding time for us. I just hope that once she goes to college I can still get her for a few trips and she doesn't ditch me for her friends!

Have a good one!

 

[DWGal210]

So they've finally released the plane tickets for our trip! Yeah!

Now, hopefully the 26th will go down in price. There are plenty of seats on the plane still and we want the direct flight where we would leave at 10:30 AM central time and get there at 2:30 FL time - perfect!! However, the prices for the 2nd and 3rd are both very reasonable, so I guess it just depends if we decide to stay that extra night or not.

Now here is the curious thing...when I do 2 one-way searches, it seems like I get cheaper prices than if I buy a full ticket - am I the only one that thinks that does not make sense?! If that's the case, I'll just get a one-way ticket on the 26th and then another one-way on the way back. Oh the fun times of plane tickets! But on the plus side, it looks like I'll be able to get a ticket for about $350 RT, which is MUCH less than the $500-800 I've been seeing elsewhere. Score!

Have a great afternoon, everyone!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi, Katie! I think I have read on several people's PTR's that often buying two one-way tickets is cheaper than one round-trip ticket. You're right, though, it defies logic!

 

[DWGal210]

Hi, Katie! I think I have read on several people's PTR's that often buying two one-way tickets is cheaper than one round-trip ticket. You're right, though, it defies logic!

Hey Miss Jackie! Thanks for taking time out of writing your TR to come over to my humble PTR! Yes, it does defiy logic - but as you probably well now, the most logical is not always the way it is!

 

[Flossbolna]

I hope you and your sister can take that trip...we'll be with other people but we love our trips together, it's been fun bonding time for us. I just hope that once she goes to college I can still get her for a few trips and she doesn't ditch me for her friends!

My sister and I are both in our 30s, but we still are very close. While we had times when we saw each other less we are now living in the same city and see each other a lot. That's really a treat! I am sure that if you have a close relationship now, you will be able to keep it!

Flight prices sound good! I am certain that airlines are crazy and there is very little logic to most airlines price structure. But if it saves you money, that's great!

 

[DWGal210]

My sister and I are both in our 30s, but we still are very close. While we had times when we saw each other less we are now living in the same city and see each other a lot. That's really a treat! I am sure that if you have a close relationship now, you will be able to keep it!

Flight prices sound good! I am certain that airlines are crazy and there is very little logic to most airlines price structure. But if it saves you money, that's great!

Hi there! That's great that you and your sister as still so close...I know my sister and I will be as well. There is a 9 year age difference between us, but we have such a good time together!

I am checking the plane tickets twice a day now. I'm a crazy person but I don't want to miss those good deals! The good news is, even with the higher prices at Airtran, they are still about $200-400 cheaper than if we flew one of the other airlines, so even at the "higher end" it's still cheaper overall.

Another update coming today: we have a "short list" of ADR possibilities for this trip! Things are coming together!

 

[DWGal210]

So last night, we ironed out some more ADR details and came up with a short list of the places we would like to go this time.

I love that "Unofficial Guide" book about WDW; it was super easy to go through their Dining section, read about the places and then make our list from there. It also made sure we didn't miss anything - now THAT would be a tragedy!

So what is the list, you ask? Here are the places we want to eat for sure:

- Tusker House for Breakfast
- OHana, probably for dinner one night
- Raglan Road - we love those Fish n Chips! Yum! We might end up doing this on our first night. If the stars are in alignment, we'll get the direct flight that gets to Orlando at 2:30 PM, so more than likely we'll hit DTD that afternoon / evening.
- Le Cellier - I have never been here but my aunt and uncle have and said it was AMAZING, so this is the 1st place we're going to ask for when we call for our ADRs, which incidentially is exactly 100 days from tomorrow! Woo hoo!

So that is the "for sure" list. We also have about 10 more on the Maybe list, including 50s Prime Time, Sci Fi Diner, San Angel Inn, Teppan Edo and Boma.

I'll keep ya'll posted!

 

[minniecarousel]

Hello!

I just sat here and read this whole thread. We're going earlier in December, and I feel your pain about airline tix! Since we fly out of San Francisco, it's a looong flight, & R/T prices are around $360 at this point. We're hoping to get that price down. Jet Blue connects through Austin - that's probably good, since it's December and that's a southern city. (don't want to connect through Milwaukee in Dec.!)

DH & I are going with our older DS and DDIL, and they're moving in a few weeks. So, we'll wait to decide on ADR's once they're settled. They're the WDW vets, so we'll let them be our tour guides.

Looking forward to more of your updates!

 

[DWGal210]

Hello!

I just sat here and read this whole thread. We're going earlier in December, and I feel your pain about airline tix! Since we fly out of San Francisco, it's a looong flight, & R/T prices are around $360 at this point. We're hoping to get that price down. Jet Blue connects through Austin - that's probably good, since it's December and that's a southern city. (don't want to connect through Milwaukee in Dec.!)

DH & I are going with our older DS and DDIL, and they're moving in a few weeks. So, we'll wait to decide on ADR's once they're settled. They're the WDW vets, so we'll let them be our tour guides.

Looking forward to more of your updates!

Hi Julie! Thanks for reading!

It sounds like you're dealing with the same airline good-times as I am. And it is good that you connect via Austin; I am in Iowa and am hoping that we have good weather on the 26th when we leave!

That's fun that you're going with your DS and DDIL - that should be a fun vacation!! I like going with family - I think the more the merrier! This trip we'll have 4 adults and 4 kids so the ratio at least will be good!

Hope to keep you entertained! I'll post another update either tonight or tomorrow.

Take care, thanks again for reading!